Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed

Installed at the heart of Japanese society when the country was in a state of collapse after World War II, and then launched on a frantic course to achieve modernity, over a period of 60 years, Michiko followed an unexpected path: that of encouraging the Japanese people to indulge in greater introspection in order to build a united, peaceful and enlightened Japan.

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

65 min

Cast:

Sarah-Jane Sauvegrain, Michiko, Akihito

Quality:

HD

Director:

Anne-Sophie Chaumier Le Conte

Release:

2021

Country:

Belgium, France, Japan

Rating:

6.0